ARTBA joined a coalition of national and state business organizations in filing an amicus brief before the Indiana Supreme Court in Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana v. Duke Energy Indiana, addressing whether Indiana should recognize the doctrine of associational standing. The coalition argued that allowing trade associations to bring claims on behalf of their members promotes judicial efficiency, protects businesses from retaliation, and ensures courts can resolve disputes involving widespread industry interests without requiring numerous individual lawsuits. The brief emphasized that established safeguards prevent abuse of associational standing while preserving the constitutional requirement that members demonstrate a concrete injury.

Read the full filing here. 

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